Hike the new Bushkill Trail and a loop trail in Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center.

We will start by hiking the new 2 mile long Bushill Trail, which traverses rural Bushkill Township between PA 512 and Jacobsburg. The trail looks like a rail trail, wide, level, with a crushed stone surface. When we enter Jacobsburg, we will hike a 2 mile loop trail in the park, and then return to our cars via the Bushkill Trail. Bring water and a snack. Optional lunch/ice cream stop in Wind Gap after hike.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: Meet at the Bushkill Trail parking lot on PA 512, located one mile south of the juncton of PA 33 and 512 at Wind Gap.
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

Our June monthly meeting will be held at 7:30 PM with a break for refreshments.

This is our summer hike scheduling meeting for July, August and September. These scheduled events will be published in our Summer Happy Hiker and posted on our website. Please complete our updated AHC Hike/Event form and give to the Hiking Schedule Coordinator, Edna Himmler.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 Ott Street, Allentown, PA.
Leader: Lucy Cantwell 267-664-3550

Hike various trails at Lehigh Gap Nature center (LGNC) to the top of the Mountain.

At the top of the Mountain we will hike at Blue trail of the AT. We will then hike to the Micro Wave towers and wait for darkness. After dark we will hike down Translater lane listening for Whip-Poor-Wills. Please bring water. Bob Hoopes from the LGNC will lead and interpret.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 5.5 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Meet at LGNC Osprey House.

End of Spring Backpack

An easy (3.8 mile)hike on the AT from Rte. 183 into the Hertlein Campsite and the invigorating waters of Shubert's Dam (swim if you dare!). The rest of the day and evening will be devoted to enjoying one another's company and telling lies. Bring a snack to share around the campfire. This trip is suitable for beginners. NO PETS, PLEASE!!!.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 100? miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7.6 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader for meeting time, place and further information.
Leader: Gene Scharle 610-432-5652

End of Spring Backpack

An easy (3.8 mile)hike on the AT from Rte. 183 into the Hertlein Campsite and the invigorating waters of Shubert's Dam (swim if you dare!). The rest of the day and evening will be devoted to enjoying one another's company and telling lies. Bring a snack to share around the campfire. This trip is suitable for beginners. NO PETS, PLEASE!!!.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 100? miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7.6 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Please contact the event leader for meeting time, place and further information.
Leader: Gene Scharle 610-432-5652

Hike the southern end of this Northampton County Rail Trail.

From 1880 until well into the 20th century, Bangor and Portland Railway steam locomotives plied this rail corridor in Plainfield Township, providing essential transportation services for the nearby quarries. Conrail bought the line in 1976 and closed it five years later. The township then bought the corridor and built the rail-trail. We will hike from the southern trailhead north 3 miles and then return to our cars. Features of the trail include five crossings of the Bushkill Creek on wooden bridges and rural scenery. Bring water and a snack. Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: To reach the southern trailhead in Stockertown, take the Stockertown exit off of Route 33 and turn right at the end of the exit ramp. At the junction with PA 191, turn left and drive about 0.75 mile to the trailhead parking lot on your right (just after passing a power station).
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

A 10-12 mile bike ride along different country roads.

This is the second in a series of bike trips in the Kutztown area.

Details
Meeting place: Meet at 6:30 PM in the parking lot behind Dixon Hall of Kutztown University. Take the Kutztown exit from Rt. 222, it becomes Main St. Turn onto South Campus Drive, left at Dixon Hall.
Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com

A 15 mile bike trip - more country roads.

This bike trip is the best bike trip in Berks County.

Details
Meeting place: Meet at 6:30 PM in the parking lot behind Dixon Hall of Kutztown University. Take the Kutztown exit from Rt 222, it becomes Main St., turn onto South Campus Drive, left at Dixon Hall.
Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com

Hike from Sand Island east on the D&L Trail (Lehigh Canal) to Freemansburg and return.

For 100 years the Lehigh Canal moved coal from Jim Thorpe south to fuel industries and heat homes. Now the towpath is a recreational resource. From Sand Island, we will head east to Freemansburg and enjoy views of the Lehigh River, with a glimpse of the site of Bethlehem Steel, and then retrace our route back to our cars. Bring water and a snack. Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 7 miles
Meeting place: From center city Bethlehem, drive south on Main Street, crossing over the Lehigh Canal onto Sand Island. Turn left, pass the Ice House, and park in the lot.
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com